The cooperation aims to help Dahua Technology better cope with the upcoming implementation of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a data privacy law drafted by the European Union as one “most stringent in history”, and will be implemented on May 25th, 2018. GDPR establishes strict protection standards for personal data security and privacy rights. It also enhances the level and applicable scope of personal data protection. Wherever a company is located, as long as it processes personal data of an EU citizen during the provision of products or services, it must comply with GDPR. Otherwise, the company may face fines of up to € 20 million or four percent of a company’s revenue.

Top Management Teams from Dahua Technology and TÜV Rheinland Attending the Signing Ceremony

According to the agreement, TÜV Rheinland will work with Dahua’s internal data compliance team to provide comprehensive joint design and testing services towards Dahua Technology’s IP cameras, network video recorders, software platforms, intelligent servers, etc. The services from TÜV Rheinland are based upon EU GDPR Act and the internal 2PfG standard, including hardware and firmware, privacy data processing, local communications, Internet communications, applications, penetration tests, and factory inspections. Products which pass the test and obtain the TUV Rheinland test logo of the IoT product privacy protection mean that they are world-class in information security and privacy protection.

“As a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, Dahua has always attaches great importance to user’s personal privacy and data security. The strategic cooperation with TÜV Rheinland is well in line with Dahua’s company mission, which is enabling a safer society and smarter living. Through years’ of continuous efforts, Dahua has built a foundation in regards to data supervision. We believe with the support of professional services from TÜV Rheinland, Dahua’s data supervision capability will reach a new height and thus consolidate our momentum in the global market” Mr. Zhang Xingming from Dahua Technology said.

“Due to global applicability of GDPR, the manufacturers and exporters of China’s IoT products will face major impacts. To help related companies better cope with GDPR, TÜV Rheinland, with years of experience in the field of information security, has launched the IoT product privacy protection service. This service, a brand new business generated based upon GDPR, will help IoT manufacturers fully comply with the new legislation, successfully enter into the European market and seize market opportunities in better timing.” Said Mr. Yang Jiajie, Vice President of TÜV Rheinland Electrical Business in Greater China. As for the significance of this strategic cooperation, he added, “Dahua Technology is among the first batch of the companies that have cooperated with TÜV Rheinland to enjoy IoT product privacy protection service, demonstrating its respect for privacy as well as its positive and rapid response to market changes. Through our respective professional capabilities, we will work together to enhance the competitiveness of the industry.”

Dahua Technology aims to become a world leading video-centric smart IoT solution & service provider, and enhancing privacy protection to its IoT product is one basic but key step. The upcoming implementation of GDPR will give the global security market a mandate standard that everyone has to follow, significantly improving the protection of personal data security and privacy rights. With a mission of “Safer Society, Smarter Living”, Dahua Technology will continue to focus on “Innovation, Quality and Service” to serve partners and customers around the world.

*Product launch date might be varied depends on countries

About Dahua Technology

Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry. In 2017, Dahua was ranked 3rdin“Security 50”by a&s international. Dahua is committed to providing the highest quality solutions and products with the latest technologies to enable our end users to perform their business successfully. The company has more than 6,000 R&D engineers and technical staff working on cutting-edge technologies in camera lens, image sensor, video encoding & transmission, embedded processor, graphic processing, video analytics, software reliability, network security and other technologies.